Foreword / Kevin DeYoung -- Preface -- Introduction : We all live in Babel now -- Lie #1 : Homosexuality is normal. 1. Once gay, always gay? -- 2. What is intersectionality? -- 3. What are homosexual orientation and gay Christianity? -- 4. Why is homosexuality a sin when it feels normal to some people? -- Lie #2 : Being a spiritual person is kinder than being a biblical Christian. 5. Where is God : in an ancient book or in me? -- 6. The Bible knows me better than I know myself -- Lie #3 : Feminism is good for the world and the Church. 7. Do you know yourself and how do you know? -- 8. Does the gospel need a feminist rescue? -- 9. The power of a woman's voice -- Lie #4 : Transgenderism is normal. 10. The sin of envy -- 11. The war of words -- 12. Eternal life means more than just living forever -- Lie #5 : Modesty is an outdated burden that serves male dominance and holds women back. 13. In the presence of my enemies -- 14. Exhibitionism : the new almost-Christian virtue -- Afterword : The difference between acceptance and approval, or, How to stay connected to loved ones who believe these lies without falling for them yourself -- Appendix : Guiding principles for how to read the Bible.
Summary:
Bestselling author Rosaria Butterfield confronts 5 cultural lies she once believed. Modern culture is increasingly outspoken against a biblical understanding of what it means to be a woman. Even some Christians, swayed by the LGBTQ+ movement, have rejected God's word on issues of sexuality and gender in favor of popular opinion. In light of these pressures, it's more important than ever to help women see the truth about who God created them to be. In this powerful book, Rosaria Butterfield uses Scripture to confront 5 common lies about sexuality, faith, feminism, gender roles, and modesty often promoted in our secular culture today. Written in the style of a memoir, this book explores Butterfield's personal battle with these lies -- interwoven with cultural studies, literary criticism, and theology -- to help readers see the beauty in biblical womanhood, marriage, and motherhood. Culturally Relevant: Confronts controversial topics including transgenderism, homosexuality, feminism, spirituality, and modesty from a Bible-centered perspective. Written for Christian Women: Inspires women to preserve godly values around womanhood, marriage, and motherhood in their lives, and offers guidance as they shepherd the next generation. Filled with Personal Stories: Rosaria speaks from her own experience as a formerly militant anti-Christian and outspoken feminist, in order to teach and encourage other Christians. -- Publisher. "Narrative interwoven with cultural studies, literary criticism, and theology to expose contemporary lies that are direct attacks on biblical womanhood and the Christian home, both of which are honorable and dignified"-- Provided by publisher.
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